CPUC Seeks Comment on Plan for Low-Income Consumers Without SSNs
California Public Utilities Commission staff proposed ways to let low-income consumers apply for the state's LifeLine program without providing the last four digits of their social security numbers. In a Friday order in docket R.20-02-008, CPUC Administrative Law Judge Robyn…
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Purchia sought comments on the plan by May 10, with replies due May 24. “This staff proposal recommends revisions to the application, identity verification, and eligibility determination processes to create a defined path for individuals without SSNs to apply for California LifeLine and when qualified, to begin receiving California LifeLine benefits,” said the April 11 plan, which was attached to the ALJ’s order. Consumer advocates in January comments urged the CPUC to make such a policy (see 2401290041).